Steve Richardson
About Steve Richardson
Steve Richardson serves as the International Compliance Manager at Poly, where he has worked since 2008. He possesses over twenty years of experience in compliance across various sectors, including IT, Telecoms, and Medical, and has extensive type approval expertise in over 25 countries.
Work at Poly
Steve Richardson has served as the International Compliance Manager at Poly since 2008. He has been responsible for the worldwide homologation and type approval of various Poly product lines. His role involves ensuring that products meet international compliance standards across multiple sectors, including IT, AV, Telecoms, RF, Household, and Medical. Richardson has extensive experience in managing compliance processes for Poly's products in over 25 major countries, including CE, FCC, and ANATEL.
Education and Expertise
Steve Richardson studied at Northumbria University and completed his earlier education at Thorne Grammar School. He possesses over twenty years of experience in the design, testing, and certification of EMC, electrical safety, telecoms, and RF requirements on a global scale. His academic background and professional experience contribute to his expertise in international compliance and product type approval.
Background
Before his current role at Poly, Steve Richardson worked as a Staff Test Engineer at Polycom from 2002 to 2004 in Monmouth, UK. This early experience in testing laid the foundation for his later responsibilities in compliance management. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on compliance and product certification within the technology sector.
Achievements in Compliance Management
Steve Richardson has accumulated significant experience in product type approval, having worked with compliance regulations in over 25 major countries worldwide. His expertise encompasses various compliance certifications, including CE, EAC, and FCC. His role at Poly has involved navigating complex regulatory environments to ensure that products meet necessary standards for international markets.